12. A specialized nurse practitioner must perform the activities provided for in section 4 in partnership with a physician who practises in the fields in which the nurse practises. The partnership must be recorded in a written agreement.
The partner physician who practises in physical locations separate from those of the specialized nurse practitioner must establish collaboration mechanisms that ensure continuity of care.
A partnership may be established with more than 1 physician to cover all the activities performed by a specialized nurse practitioner. A partnership may also be established with one or more departments and with one or more clinical services of a hospital centre operated by an institution.
84-2018O.C. 84-2018, s. 12.